Political Parties
In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.
July 16, 2013
90,000 women candidates in Bengal rural polls
In a country where they have been playing second fiddle to men for centuries, women candidates outnumber men in the ongoing polls to the West Bengal village councils, the third tier of India's electoral democracy.
July 16, 2013
Liberia: Women NGO's Secretariat of Liberians Want More Women in Key Leadership Positions
Political parties in Liberia have been asked to ensure that at least 40 per cent of all elected positions at the district, regional and national levels are occupied by women.
July 10, 2013
Conservatives Have A 'Women' Problem, That Can Only Be Fixed With Gender Politics, USA
It’s difficult to find a politician, politico or pundit who denies Republicans have a “women” problem.
Are parliaments favourable conduits for gender equality? IPU Opinion Piece
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July 8, 2013
Are parliaments favourable conduits for gender equality? IPU Opinion Piece
By posing this question to parliamentarians from all over the world, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) caused something of a stir.
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By posing this question to parliamentarians from all over the world, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) caused something of a stir.
June 26, 2013
How Women Are Increasingly Winning Parliamentary Elections In India & World Over
June 24, 2013
Women starting in politics get tough warnings, USA
The guest instructor in a Philadelphia University classroom got right to the point: You can do what you're thinking of doing, and you can make a difference. Just be prepared for the brutality.
June 24, 2013
Political parties need women leaders, Pakistan
IN the midst of the excitement of the formation of Pakistan’s new government, and all the self-congratulations about the transition from one democratic gover